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Honey Wheat Seeded Bread

Published on 2013-04-18 14:30:13

This is my Dad's favorite bread recipe. Because of that, it has a special place in my heart. While my father-in-law is recovering from his car accident amazingly, my Dad is not getting better. He is still in experimental treatments and wondering what

Fresh Chunky Guacamole: Only 7 Ingredients

Published on 2013-04-13 09:11:19

I'm addicted. I need this stuff at least once a week. I have been known to serve this to my family with veggies and chips and call it dinner. That can be dinner - right?? It's not wrong to wish you didn't have to feed your children is it? Especiall

Giveaway to Publix! $25 Gift Card

Published on 2013-04-09 20:40:03

It's HERE AGAIN - Publix GIFT CARD time!! I really love shopping at Publix, it

Beautiful Berry Cream-Filled Tart: My Favorite Dessert

Published on 2013-03-20 20:14:23

This dessert seriously makes me swoon. It is my all time favorite dessert, ever since I was a teenager. I was that weird kid that was thrilled to see fruit in my lunch box (thanks Mom). I guess I have a special place in my heart for berries because t

Easter Egg Nest Cupcakes

Published on 2013-03-14 10:38:58

Easter is coming!! I can't wait since we celebrate with our families at our house. I'm ready to have everyone over and celebrate. Easter brings joy and it's just what we need. I'm ever so grateful for the eternal gift I've been given through Jesus' s

Lemon Love Note Bars - Sweet and Sour

Published on 2013-02-15 15:06:11

These bars are sweet and sour all at the same time ...kinda like marriage. I love my husband. It's true, he's the man for me. He puts up with my moods and endless chatter. He brought me flowers and a huge balloon for Valentine's Day, and the man HA

Apple Carrot Slaw

Published on 2013-02-09 18:56:36

I had some carrots in the fridge that needed a home and I just didn't feel like cooking them since the weather here in GA has been so warm. It's absolutely crazy... my daffodils are trying to come up. I have really missed winter this year. I know tho

Moose Munch - Chocolate Covered Caramel Popcorn

Published on 2013-02-08 12:28:43

See. I wasn't kidding. I've been making everything. Chocolate covered caramel popcorn this go round. My Mom made this addicting stuff for us for Christmas. It's a take on Harry and David's Moose Munch. I figured it would make great thank you gifts.

Butternut Squash Bean Chili

Published on 2013-02-06 20:50:54

Difficult season of life right now... My Dad is terminally ill with cancer. My father-in-law had a major car accident and is living with us for a bit.

Ambrosia: Orange Pecan Salad

Published on 2013-01-05 17:00:45

Ahh, the smell of a fresh new year! What a pleasure this time of year is for me. I love the quiet space after Christmas and before schooling gets in gear again. I have enjoyed laying around and doing...nothing. And don't worry, my family is still eat

Gingerbread Latte

Published on 2012-12-01 11:26:42

I posted about this beauty back here, but some of you have asked for the specifics of this recipe, so this one is for you. Just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas parties. Make a big batch of the spiced milk and keep it in the fridge. When compan

Italian Chopped Salad

Published on 2012-11-19 22:00:35

It turns out that last month wasn't my last Secret Recipe Club post. Seems I was a month ahead of myself, which in my crazy, hectic life never happens. B.K. (before kids) I was an on-the-ball kinda gal. I mean, I never forgot things, or misplaced th

Apple Pie Smoothie

Published on 2012-11-16 11:29:51

Perfect fall goodness in a cup. It's a guilt free apple pie smoothie. All of the flavor and sweetness of an apple pie, but healthy enough to drink after a run. I made this one up because I like to drink a smoothie after working out, but I didn't have

Happy Halloween 2012 from Narnia

Published on 2012-11-03 22:03:17

Happy (late) Halloween from King Peter, Queen Susan, King Edmund and Queen Lucy!

Sesame Street Birthday Party

Published on 2012-10-28 17:30:56

"C is for Cookie, that's good enough for me."

A Friend's Cranberry Pumpkin Spice Granola

Published on 2012-10-22 11:15:26

Blogging is weird. I mean it's kinda like that Julie chick described in Julie and Julia. You put your thoughts and ideas out there and no one reads them. Then time goes by and someone might actually leave you a comment. You join a few networking sites and suddenly more people are reading YOUR thoughts and recipes. Then you become famous and are offered a book deal (well at least my husband wishes it worked this way for me.) In any case, you start seeing some people around the virtual water... [..]

Fall Fun: Tons of Ideas and Recipes

Published on 2012-10-21 12:24:43

Harvest Moon Pie Pops I have this love affair with fall. It's when I seem to really start cooking again. I mean, it's not as if I'm not cooking during the summer. My family is not starving to death if you were worried. It's just I don't LOVE cooking in the summer. It's too hot in Georgia. Truth be told, it would probably still be too hot for me in Maine, but whatever. Fall, on the other hand, begs for cooking. The amazing apples, sweet potatoes, squashes like butternut and pumpkin. All of... [..]

Acorn Squash Soup with Parmesean Cheese

Published on 2012-10-19 21:06:39

Dinner tonight was AMAZING! Really.

Eggplant, Roasted Tomato, Polenta Stacks

Published on 2012-09-17 13:06:27

When this month's Secret Recipe Club assignment arrived, I went straight to the blog of A Couple in the Kitchen. I was jealous you see.

Carrot Orange Muffins

Published on 2012-08-26 19:00:01

We are back from vacation and settled into the routine of school. For the first time ever we have an actual schoolroom to have our homeschool class. We ended up bunking the boys together and the girls together. that gave us a room to convert. It's wonderful to finally have all of our books, supplies, art stuff and science kits all in one place!! Before we forever carting things around the house and trying to keep the baby from getting into them. There have been plenty of times when scribble... [..]

Canning Tomatoes

Published on 2012-08-23 10:22:30

It's tomato time. After we got back from our Florida adventures, we had tomatoes coming out of our ears, enough to fill up a 5 gallon bucket twice and my garden basket (and make that yummy gazpacho). I knew we couldn't eat the rest right away. Time to get out the Ball jars and the pressure canner and get to work. I have never canned tomatoes before, but I figured it might work out better than the freezing method I have been using. I wanted to capture the taste of home grown tomatoes for... [[ T [..]

Gazpacho - Cold Tomato Soup

Published on 2012-08-21 11:04:44

It's the end of summer and I love this time of year. For me, it's the change in seasons that I adore. When winter ends and spring begins I feel alive and joyful. When summer warmth comes I am ready to run around in flip flops and tank tops. I have to say, I really think fall is my favorite. Warm days with crisp nights. We get out the marshmallows and drag branches to the fire pit for smores bonfires with friends. We go camping and hang out watching the starts. Fall is bliss. I've worked all... [..]

Tropical Pink Dragonfruit Limeade

Published on 2012-08-01 21:44:01

I've discovered a tropical paradise here in South Florida....Robert Is Here produce stand. Robert has one of those fun stories that I love sharing with my kids, stories of personal achievement. As Robert told me himself, it's a lesson on hard work, honesty and integrity.

Brown Butter Glazed Pineapple with Vanilla Bean Icecream

Published on 2012-07-23 12:40:40

Ahh, palm trees, ocean breezes, crabs, and snorkeling...you guessed it, I'm not in Georgia anymore! We are visiting relatives in sunny, steamy, south Florida. That's right -- at precisely the time of year when most people are fleeing the summer heat of the tropics, we're enjoying the quiet beaches and light traffic of Florida in the summertime. My kids are totally grooving on the screened in pool in the backyard, as well a diverse selection of Florida critters including lizards, snails, land... [..]

Chicken Feta Soft Tacos - Fast Weeknight Dinner

Published on 2012-06-28 19:42:00

You know I avoid the kitchen most all summer long. I just don't love being in there where it is hot. I get all whiny and complaining, kinda like my kids and it isn't pretty. I LOVE cooking on the grill in summer. I mean it's already hot outside, so cooking out there doesn't change much. It's already 92 in the shade. Actually, I guess I should say, I love getting my HUSBAND to grill. I do all the prep work and then he stands out there sweating and feeling very manly. Works out great for... [[ T [..]

Patriotic Cupcakes

Published on 2012-06-25 16:52:24

Any excuse to celebrate is my motto. I am the geeky Mom who has Valentine's Day decorations, St Patrick's Day fun, we even celebrated National Doughnut Day here in Chickenville.

Baked Oatmeal Cakes

Published on 2012-06-18 11:00:01

For Father's Day breakfast I wanted to make something quick this year. Usually we go all out and cook eggs, bacon, grits, pancakes biscuits, fruit salad, sausage, jam, honey, coffee, orange juice - pretty much everything breakfast! My husband adores breakfast, so it's how we celebrate. This year we went out on a limb and changed things up. We grabbed a quick breakfast and headed to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens to enjoy this incredible weather. It has been absolutely perfect outside lately and.. [..]

Kid Creations - Mini Meatloaves

Published on 2012-06-17 21:58:41

My oldest has decided I'm boring in the kitchen. He has reached the tender age of 8 1/2 and is "bored" with my menu choices. The child is a budding foodie. He has exotic and varied tastes and I love that about him. In our house, whenever I hear complaining, I figure that person needs to come up with a solution to whatever problem is bugging them. Since I wasn't doing the complaining about the food, I didn't think I need to change. I pulled out the kid cookbooks and said, "pick what YOU want to. [..]

Toffee Nut Crunch Cookies

Published on 2012-06-07 19:43:40

Life at our house these days is wonderful. The kids are playing outside in this beautiful weather with much later bedtimes. The pollen seems to have gone down here in landlocked Atlanta with all of our rain. The garden veggies seem to get bigger by the minute. I have even had time to bake just for fun. *Gasp* Usually I bake for a purpose. Something to share with others or an event to celebrate, but occasionally I bake just because. It's a walk on the wild side! These cookies were good. No,... [ [..]

Pickled Pink Onions

Published on 2012-05-27 19:30:01

While I was browsing the most recent blog I was assigned for Secret Recipe Club, when I made the Spring Green Risotto, I found these beauties - Pickled Onions. Not something I had ever eaten plain or made, but intriguing and oh, so simple. Kate at a Spoonful of Thyme

Spectacular Strawberry Angel Food Cake

Published on 2012-05-23 20:27:00

Do you have some of these laying around? We have been eating strawberries almost everyday and I still don't get tired of them.

Creamy Spring Green Risotto

Published on 2012-05-21 11:06:47

Secret Recipe Club time! It's funny how you start to know many of the foodies in the Club as you participate month after month. When I got my assignment, I already "knew" Kate and her blog, A Spoonful of Thyme. I had tried to eat my way through the computer screen with her Pulled Pork Sandwich. Her husband has the most awesome looking smoker! Serious man grilling. I

Spring Has Sprung

Published on 2012-05-15 22:00:00

I love this time of year - the flowers are blooming all around our yard. The blueberries are growing and getting ready to put on their blue robes. My beloved hydrangeas are shooting out petals everywhere

Kiwi Kale Smoothie

Published on 2012-05-03 19:52:42

Carrot Kohlrabi Bake

Published on 2012-04-25 20:56:55

My Sausage Boy had a playdate last week with one of his preschool pals. When I went over to their house to pick him up the mom, Amy, and I got into a discussion about her winter garden. Apparently she has a green thumb and her Dad has an emerald thumb. He can and does grow anything. He set Amy up with lettuces, broccoli, kale, and kohlrabi for her winter garden. Turns out Amy loves it all BUT the kohlrabi.

The Most Incredible Poundcake Recipe EVER

Published on 2012-04-23 13:18:27

Secret Recipe Club

Cheesy Crackers

Published on 2012-04-22 08:45:07

We made these delicious, crispy cheese crackers in animal shapes to celebrate the arrival of spring. We made them in small animal shapes like pig, bunnies, and chicks. Please note: no animals were harmed in the making of these crackers! ;) These are little like Cheeze It's but way better! Maybe

Grilled Salmon with Herb Lemon Butter

Published on 2012-04-17 14:07:34

This recipe was just what I needed after the week of "junk" food on our vacation. I paired it with potatoes and fresh green beans. Finally...what dinner should look like. Grilled Salmon with Herb Lemon Butter adapted from Food Network.com Ingredients 1/4 c butter,

Real Pecan Pie...Frozen

Published on 2012-04-10 21:40:02

I love pecan pie, but NOT the nasty slimy middle. I solved this problem one time when I bought a piece of pecan pie from the freezer section

Mango Lassi Drink

Published on 2012-04-04 07:23:43

Chai Tea for Now...or Later

Published on 2012-03-20 20:00:05

As I mentioned yesterday, I want to share a

Anise Dusted Venison with Red Wine Grape Sauce

Published on 2012-03-19 14:53:12

It's Secret Recipe Club time again!! I was pretty excited when I

Racing Birthday Party

Published on 2012-03-14 14:00:07

Sausage Boy just turned four and we celebrated with a Racing Party. He's always moving so it seemed perfectly appropriate...non-stop action for the non-stop little boy!! We began the morning with an actual race for charity at our church. The Warthog Waddle benefited Wiphan ministries. This was the kids' first time ever running a race and they weren't sure what to expect. You can tell they look a little apprehensive before. Turns out they loved it and all of them completed the

Spinach Souffle like Julia Child

Published on 2012-03-08 14:24:56

Souffle sounds scary. It sounds like one of those dishes that require special tools and ingredients. I have visions of tv shows (I Love Lucy maybe) where the souffle collapses as soon as it's put on the table and Mom breaks down in tears, deflated and defeated. Souffle takes courage. I guess I figured why not walk on the wild side and take a chance. What did I have to lose, some eggs? We always have plenty of those around here. Some spinach, pretty cheap, so go for it. WWJD: what would... [[ Th [..]

Love from Chickenville

Published on 2012-03-06 20:40:40

Some people have dogs or cats, we have chickens. I guess no matter if your animals are furry or feathered, they definitely make you smile. It's pretty funny to watch the kids with the Girls and I wanted to share some Chicken Love photos. You may not recognize them from when they were baby chicks not so long ago. The Girls are all grown up. The chickens are not intimidated by the baby at ALL! But... they wouldn't let her get close enough to pet them. The mob was busy feeding... [[ This is a con [..]

Magic Tree House Birthday Party

Published on 2012-02-29 14:38:27

Do you know about Magic Tree house books? They are this wonderful series written by Mary Pope Osborne with titles like The Knight at Dawn, Pirates Past Noon,or Dogs in the Dead of Night. In essence, they are historical fiction for kids. You know learning WHILE they are having FUN??? That's my kind of homeschooling. I love that my oldest will pipe up some fact about Pompeii because he's read Vacation Under the Volcano Magic Tree House (MTH for those in the know) book. They even... [[ This is a c [..]

Hot Chocolate Cake

Published on 2012-02-29 14:37:03

Happy Leap Day! First, I must wish my #3 child Happy Birthday today!! He's four, but according to the calendar he's only one. Since his Leap Day birthday only rolls around once every four years we are celebrating BIG today. I took in homemade cinnamon rolls for his birthday snack at preschool and we'll be dining at IHOP at his request :) This weekend we are having a Super Fast Racecar Birthday Party to celebrate, so stay tuned for those photos. I don't imagine it will be as loud... [[ This is [..]

Pizza Soup - Fast and Easy

Published on 2012-02-22 13:41:00

When I was busy recovering from my fourth cesarean section with our last baby (who is now 16 months old - yikes) a neighbor made this wonderful soup for us. I was a little unsure over the name Pizza Soup, thinking it would be more of a "kid recipe". I am not the biggest pizza fan unless it's really good pizza. So far I haven't found a pizza joint in Roswell that I love. I guess I just prefer making it, kinda like how I am about Mexican food too. Do I sound high-maintenance? I don't feel that... [..]

Homemade Butterfingers

Published on 2012-02-21 20:09:25

I just started participating in what's know as the "Secret Recipe Club". It's a bunch of food bloggers secretly making each others' recipes. It sounded interesting, so I signed up. I really had no idea what to expect. For this month, I was referred to a blog called Hugs & Cookies XOXO with the instructions to, "go make one recipe off the blog". I discovered Danielle, the blogger is a talented cookie decorator and makes a bunch of gluten free desserts. I was having... [[ This is a content summar [..]

British Candy Poppers

Published on 2012-02-21 20:09:25

We made these fun candy "poppers" (or crackers) for the kids' friends. They were really fast and easy to make. If you have candy, toilet paper or paper towel cardboard rolls, tissue paper and ribbon...you have all you need to make them. My almost-six year old tackled this project as one of the two she choose to make this year. First, stuff the tp roll with as much candy as it will hold. Using leftover Halloween candy is optional, but highly recommended (after all, this is leaving your house... [..]

Harvest Moon Pie Pops

Published on 2012-02-21 20:09:25

Happy Almost Turkey Day!!! In need of an easy Thanksgiving centerpiece??? These are waaay simple and like the chocolate acorns, they make a cute decoration for your table (at least until Uncle Jimmy or Cousin April starts munching). Here's what you need: original flavored large moon pies, popscicle sticks, cookie icing, fall themed candies, cello bags, and some ribbon. After having worked with the moon pies, I do not recommend the new flavored ones (peanut butter or mint). Although I... [[ Thi [..]

The "Christian Scientists" - Halloween Costumes 2011

Published on 2012-02-21 20:09:25

I had to share this year's Halloween costumes. This year we didn't do a book theme like we have in the past. Instead I used it as a way to homeschool at the same time. We all went as scientists. I was a geneticist, trying to create a child that looks like me, which I have failed at miserably. The others were: a rocket scientist, a neurologist, a herpetologist, marine biologist, neurologist, and botanist. You should have seen my daughter set people right when they... [[ This is a content summary [..]

Publix Romantic Dinner Giveaway - closed

Published on 2012-02-21 20:01:09

Congratulations to the winner...AllisonJan 29, 2012 08:34 AMtweet https://twitter.com/#!/kitraz13/status/163661104101326848 kitraz13 at hotmail dot com It's HERE AGAIN - Time for Sharing the LOVE! I really love shopping at Publix, it is a pleasure. I have to say, I go where the deals are, but when they are at Publix I'm very happy. I love their buy one get one free deals!! They are nice to my kids and always help me out to the car. The stores and clean and well stocked. Their produce is... [[ [..]

Soft Pretzel Bites - SRC Recipe

Published on 2012-02-20 11:57:31

Be sure to enter my current giveaway for two silicone baking mats. Two months ago I started participating in what's known as the "Secret Recipe Club". You may remember the homemade Butterfingers. The fun of this adventure is discovering new recipes and bloggers, never knowing what to expect. It's all a big secret until Reveal Day when we all find out who made what from who's blog. I opted for something salty this time - Soft Pretzel Bites. I've made Soft... [[ This is a content summary only. V [..]

Crusted Butternut Squash Wedges

Published on 2012-02-19 14:49:26

During the winter I love cooking with hard winter squashes, but sometimes I feel like I'm in a rut. I make butternut or acorn squash soup, we have roasted squash. I microwave it and serve it mashed with butter and salt. I needed something different. I finally found it with this recipe I discovered in one of my neighbors hand-me-down magazines. I adore hand-me-downs like those - thanks Trish! This recipe sounded fancy and looked fancy, but ta dah, turned out to be pretty simple. I'm thinking... [..]

Silicone Baking Mat Giveaway - Happy Birthday to Me!

Published on 2012-02-17 20:14:31

Happy Birthday to Me, Happy Birthday to Me! My birthday is this month and I'm celebrating! Okay, okay, I'm a little bit of a celebration freak - I know. Any excuse to have a party. Remember last year? It was all about the cupcakes. :) I just like celebrations and birthday parties, blame it on my Mom. She always throws a good party and raised me to do the same. The problem is, when you're the birthday party chief in your house, there is no one to plan YOUR party. I guess I'll just have to... [[ [..]

Happy Halloweenie! Mummy Hot Dogs

Published on 2012-02-16 12:09:47

Are these a crack up or what?? My kids love them and so we usually make them sometime around Halloween. And really, who can resist a hot dog wrapped in a cresent roll? It really only takes those two ingredients...hot dogs (I picked up bun-lenght for serious mummy's) and crescent rolls. Mustard is an optional ingredient. Preheat the oven to 375°F. My generic package of crescent rolls contains 8 rolls. I pressed them into four flat rectangles, by combining two rolls together. I... [[ This is a [..]

"Like Outback Steakhouse Bread" - Pumpernickel Loaf

Published on 2012-02-14 15:06:14

My husband and I love Outback Steakhouse for DNI aka Date Night In. Tonight will be one of those nights. There is NO WAY I'm going out to a restaurant, waiting for a table, crammed in with others on Valentine's Day. All the while, thinking about how long it's taking and we're paying a babysitter. Love is in the air, but not when you're paying through the nose. No thank you. Tonight we will feed the kids an early dinner of leftovers and put them to bed on time. Then we will join up in the... [[ [..]

Cranberry Honey Oatmeal Bread

Published on 2012-02-14 15:05:05

I've been in a baking mood, and this is just the start of it. In one day, my three year old, Sausage Boy and I made this bread, the Banana Girl and I made her famous Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins and Super Bear and I made...well I can't tell you yet, you'll have to wait until the Secret Recipe Club reveal date later in Feb (around my birthday!!!) These baking moods of mine, come and go: with life, time, and maybe that time of the month ;) Whatever it is, I'm in the kitchen right now. In... [[ T [..]

Candyland Birthday Party

Published on 2012-02-12 12:51:41

WARNING - this post has LOTS of sugar and photos! You may need a toothbrush or a cup of coffee just to read it!Oh how I adore Candy Land!! I loved playing it as a kid (actually I love playing it still). It was one of the first games I got for my kids. I mean it says right on the box, "A Child's First Game". I love that it doesn't involve reading, only color recognition. A while back in Taste of Home on the back cover I had seen a Candy Land birthday cake that I knew I HAD to... [[ This is a con [..]